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IRELAND TOURING

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Ballymaloe House, County Cork The Tan Yard, Killarney
ULTIMATE GOOD FOOD IRELAND ® MAXIMUM
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10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
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Day 1: Dublin (D) Day 6: Killarney (BD)
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Make your own way from Dublin Airport to your hotel. Today, journey along the Ring of Kerry and take in the From 13,959 per person twin share

The remainder of the day is free to explore the city. spectacular scenery. Stop at a local working oyster farm
Tonight, meet your fellow travellers for a pre-dinner and taste freshly harvested Cromane Oysters. Continue
drink followed by a welcome dinner at Francesca’s through Moll’s Gap and stop at Ladies View, named 10 DAYS | DUBLIN TO DUBLIN
Restaurant. Spend the next two nights in Dublin. after Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting who visited and TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
Day 2: Dublin (BD) admired the view in 1861. Take in the three lakes of DEPARTS: 7 Sep 24
This morning, take a short panoramic city tour of Dublin Killarney, surrounded by the Kerry Mountains. After your
and discover its Viking past and many interesting Ring of Kerry tour, return to the hotel to freshen up for a
sights. A walk around Merrion Square will remind you special Killarney Urban Farm Tour and Taste experience. HIGHLIGHTS
of the glorious days of Dublin, when it was ranked as Sip on a cocktail and try the delicious canapés as you • Visit Cahir and Blarney Castles
the second city of the British Empire after London. take a guided tour of Ireland’s first hospitality hydroponic • Tour Cork’s iconic covered English Market
This afternoon, you have the option of visiting the new urban farm. Then transfer to The Tan Yard restaurant for • Enjoy lunch and a guided tour of the gardens and
Museum of Literature Ireland or exploring EPIC The Irish an exclusive three course meal. organic farm at Ballymaloe House
Immigration Museum, a museum experience like no Day 7: Killarney to Galway (BD) After breakfast, head north • Savour a private dining experience in the Vine Wine
other! Discover Ireland’s rich history at your own pace. to Galway. Stop at Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Room at Hayfield Manor
Tonight, enjoy dinner at Hugo’s Restaurant, a stylish learn about the significant role Foynes and flying boats
inner-city restaurant known for its array of fine wines. played in the invention of Irish coffee. Afterwards, visit • Sample freshly harvested oysters at a working
oyster farm
Day 3: Dublin to Cork (BL) Glenstal Abbey in County Limerick and wander through • Enjoy a unique dining experience in beautifully
Today, journey south through Ireland’s Ancient East, the 17th century terrace garden, before continuing on restored original Orient Express dining carriages
known for its stunning castles, medieval towns and to Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, home for the next two
memorable food experiences. Arrive in Cashel for lunch nights. Tonight, one of Ireland’s most unique dining INCLUDES
at Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen, an Irish Gastro Pub. experiences awaits you. The Pullman Restaurant, on • 9 nights 4 and 5 star accommodation
Sample a taste of Tipperary as you feast on dishes made the grounds of the Estate, comprises two beautifully • Meals as specified
from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers restored dining carriages, dating back to 1927, and part
and artisan producers. After lunch, head to the charming of the original Orient Express train. Step back in time • Tours and admissions as per itinerary
town of Cahir and visit Cahir Castle. Located on a rocky and enjoy the luxury and splendour of dining in true style • Services of a professional tour leader and driver
island on the River Suir, the impressive 15th century with spectacular views of the Estate and Lough Corrib. • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
castle is one of Ireland’s largest castles. Finish the day Day 8: Galway (BLD)
in Cork, in the beautiful surroundings of Hayfield Manor, Today, head to the Burren region and the dramatic,
your home for the next two nights. near-vertical Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above
Day 4: Cork (BD) the pounding Atlantic waves. From the cliffs on a clear
After breakfast, venture to the English Market, one of day, you can see the Aran Islands and all the way across
the oldest in Europe. Renowned as a food market with the Galway Bay. Continue on to the Burren Smokehouse
an emphasis on fresh, local produce, tantalise your and meet Master Smoker Birgitta Curtin. Hear her story Northern
tastebuds with an Irish Farmhouse cheese and smoked and taste home smoked Irish Salmon from the western Ireland
salmon tasting. Next, head to Ballymaloe House where shores of Ireland. Spend time at the Atlantic Edge, an
you will have lunch and meet with the Allen family, interpretive centre at the Cliffs of Moher and built into the
widely credited with having established a new, modern natural landscape. Enjoy a local artisan picnic lunch at
era in Irish food. After lunch, visit Ballymaloe Cookery the Cliff View Café. Return to Galway for a relaxed pub
School, home of renowned cookery teacher and author dinner at The Kings Head.
Darina Allen. Join a guided tour of the gardens and Day 9: Galway to Dublin (BLD) IRELAND
100 acre organic farm. This evening, enjoy a special After a hearty breakfast, commence your journey back MAP TO BE Dublin
private dining experience in the Vine Wine Room at to Dublin. Marvel at the picturesque Maynooth in north UPDATED Galway 2 3
Hayfield Manor. County Kildare and then drop by the Ely Winestore
Day 5: Cork to Killarney (BLD) for a curated light lunch. Arrive in Dublin and visit the Cliffs of Moher
This morning, visit the world-famous Blarney Guinness Storehouse. Take a tour, learn about the
Castle, kiss the Blarney Stone and stroll through making of this world-famous beer and sample a pint at
the picturesque gardens. Stop at The Castle Hotel the Gravity Bar. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at
in Macroom and sit down to a light lunch of locally Merrion Hotel, Dublin where you will spend the night.
sourced ingredients. On the way to Killarney, visit 9 Day 10: Dublin (B) 2 Killarney
White Deer Brewery in the town of Ballyvourney to learn After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to
about the brewing process and sample a selection the airport for your onward journey. Ring of 2 Cork
of beers. Arrive in Killarney and check into your hotel, (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Kerry
where you will spend two nights. Later, enjoy dinner at
the hotel in The Candle Room. START/FINISH
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* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
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